During October, artist Marthijn de Groot launched his dream: an art centre in the Dordogne. Marthijn, an acclaimed international artist, moved from Amsterdam to Le Cariol, an idyllic little commune situated next door to Naussannes, between Beaumont and Issigeac. There he is building a large art centre -- studios, ceramics centre, accommodation and canteen facilities. Master classes will be on offer as well as personal artistic creative space and opportunity.
The launch was attended by about 150 art lovers from all over Europe. Marthijn's studio/gallery was officially opened by the mayor of Naussannes, a noted Dutch tenor opera star flew in from Munich to perform a 'duet' with Maria Callas (the latter in film on screen), a pianist provided the back ground music on a grand piano under the chestnut tree and the chefs and staff from Chateau les Merles served delicious food and kept the champagne flowing.
The grand finale of a superb evening was Marthijn de Groot painting a large, thought provoking work of art during the 12 minutes of Mozart's Concerto No.20. The painting was donated to the town of Naussannes.
Keep an eye out on the Chateau Lalinde Blog for updates on the development of the project!
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